Markets are on edge as oil prices rise amid renewed war and geopolitical tensions, and investors shift risk accordingly. According to the report, the increase in oil prices is linked to fears that tensions could disrupt energy supply and raise costs for companies globally. In South Korea, the reaction is sharp: the country’s stock market drops significantly, driven largely by a sell-off in technology shares. The sell-off suggests investors are reducing exposure to rate- and risk-sensitive sectors as uncertainty increases. While the article frames the move as a response to both higher oil and returning geopolitical concerns, it does not provide specific details on which conflict or policy developments prompted the renewed tensions, nor does it quantify the exact percentage decline in South Korean stocks. Overall, the coverage highlights a broad pattern in which geopolitical stress lifts oil prices and contributes to market volatility, with technology stocks in South Korea particularly affected.